# Democratic Electability: Study History

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Podcast: [Smerconish on CNN](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smerconish-on-cnn-6935140)
Published: 2026-07-18T18:18:00+00:00
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## Resource

Do establishment democrats need to have A 'Sister Souljah moment' – when taking the on democratic socialist wing of the party? Smerconish discusses this with Bill Daley, former White House Chief of Staff under Obama.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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